I’m just gonna go ahead and call this ‘Skin-clipped-along-with-nail-hence-the-blood-stain-effect’ instead of rack my brain for cheesy names like Berry Kiss’d or Sunset flicker or Unicorn fart. I was flipping through Vogue Girl Korea and noticed Sandara (of 2NE1)’s nails in the Etude waterproof mascara ad. For some reason mascara ads never convince me – nevermind how miraculous the damn mascara brush, HOW CAN YOU HELP IT WHEN YOU HAVE NO LASHES IN THE FIRST PLACE. WHO AM I YELLING AT? Anyway the nails looked cute so I decided to give it a go. Ah, when was the last time you saw such a straightforward post here?

Whoa. Gorgeous nails! Would seriously love to see your polish collection lined up by color. I think there are some shades there that are really beautiful You probably have an amazing vanity/beauty area as well. Very inspirational!

Haha sorry, it wasn’t really meant to be a ‘tutorial’ really, but it is quite straight forward – first the transparent layer, then the gold, then the orange, and red… and then a top coat to finish it off. It’s like makeup, lighter colour first, and add on. Good luck!

Yoony

July 20, 2011 at 12:39 am

Creative! It vaguely reminds me of those old-time pongsungah Korean manicures made from crushed flowers. But 3 weeks later. And I like it!

I like the fact that you were being yourself. I understand that most of these bloggers are caught up in marketing but most of it is so staged and ” I’ve been super busy preparing ensembles for my book as
of late, so my husband and I took the weekend off and spent our time at my publishing friends summer cottage near the beach. I love pairing bright colors with neutrals so I wore {insert product here} and” BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH , your life is all photoshoots BLAH!

I’m loving this tutorial! I am an avid nail polish collector, some would say I’m a nail polish-a-holic. You can never have too many colors. Ever. I’ve always wondered how to get this kind of result so, thank you for such a great how-to post!

ooh but i love unicorn fart! You should coyright that one. This combo kind of reminds me the orange semi permanent dye korean kids would get on their nails. I was even non-commital as a kid and couldn’t get myself to do it…and i’m gonna call it like I see it…take note mascara companies…we know those lashes are fake!

My imaginary green friend is giving me that look >.>
ohh I miss the days when I could grow my nails that long.
-damn you guitar playing left hand

Gorgeous photos as always Shini!

Love Clare

Dee

July 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Those nails look so yummy! But again, I’m a vampire, I like shiny bloody stuff :)
Lately I saw in a Korean period movie girls doing that crushed flower manicure you mentioned. It was really interesting because I am African and we do henna on our nails and the result looks about the same as a henna manicure a few weeks later. Can I say what a small world?

Bisou
xoxo

Dee

July 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Those nails look so yummy! But again, I’m a vampire, I like shiny bloody stuff :)
Lately I saw in a Korean period movie girls doing that flower manicure. I am African and we do henna on our nails. After a while it looks about the same! Can I say what a small world?

That first picture is still so incredibly beautiful to me, it’s one of my favourite pictures from your blog.. and yeah, ‘Skin-clipped-along-with-nail-hence-the-blood-stain-effect’ comes close, it’s a bit creepy and yet kinda cool – not so sure about the glam part though. ;D
I totally forgot Dara modelled for Etude yet I instantly recognised her, hah! She is so, so pretty.

shini, once again, wicked tutorial.. :)
i know you’re super busy, but don’t forget to share some of your tips and tricks with us.. you are so talented at DIYs and styling.. i still look up some of your old DIYs sometimes.
haha, and you always make me laugh. :D
keep up the great work!

glowgirl

December 20, 2011 at 5:21 am

@Patricia Ann,
Yes, me too!
In some weird way I would be able to justify buying a ten dollar bottle if the name was unicorn fart!